Kaffara

Fidyah (Arabic: الفدية‎) and Kaffara (Arabic: كفارة‎) are religious donations made in Islam when a fast (notably in Ramadan) is missed or broken. The donations can be of food, or money, and it is used to feed those in need.

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Sin . Oath . Kaffara

I made an oath by Allah's name not to commit a particular sin, but I broke it, and the sin lasted only a few seconds. Living with my parents and in a place where I can't find 10 poor believers to feed, how should I fulfill my Kaffarah?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 days ago

You must feed ten ooor believers not only where you live but where ever you can reach to poor needy believer even if you sent the food to another country where poor believers can be fed.

Wassalam.

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Time . Maghrib . Sawm (Fasting) . Adhan . Iftar . Kaffara

Is it correct to break my fast at the time of Adhaan or after I pray Maghrib? If this practice is wrong, do I need to perform any expiation or repeat all my fasts?

It is allowed to break your fast at the time of Adhaan of Maghrib. Although it is recommended to pray before breaking your fast. Recommended is not obligatory. You don’t need to repeat any fast.

Wassalam.

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Zina . Divorce . Kaffara . Marriage . Woman

If a married woman commits Zina and sincerely repents, can she marry that man after a divorce or widowhood? Are there any atonement options or other measures she should consider?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 weeks ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, she cannot marry that man at all, and under any circumstance.

Of course, there is a slight difference of opinion among our esteemed jurists, so it is best for her to also confirm the fatwa of her Marja' taqleed.

And Allah knows best

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Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

Four years ago, I broke my Ramadan fast intentionally due to extreme thirst from biking in the sun, unaware it was a serious sin. Now that I'm Shia, I’m uncertain about how to address this past action. What steps should I take now?

Deliberate breaking the fast during the Month of Ramadan is a major sin which needs seeking forgiveness (Isteghfaar) as many times as we can as well as Qadha of that fas, with Kaffara of breaking the fast. Kaffara is either fasting two months or feeding sixty poor believers or freeing a slave (Which is not possible now a days).

Feeding sixty poor believers is by offering each of them a meal or 750 grams of food grains like rice or wheat or flour.

Wassalam.

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Father . Mother . Son . Kaffara . Domestic violence

Is it permissible for a son to protect his mother by retaliating against his father who beats her severely? If not, what is the Kaffarah for such an act?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answer updated 2 months ago

Salaam
In any case, children do not have the right to hit or even to raise their voices against their parents. Showing anger towards parents and shouting at them out of anger is forbidden let alone hitting them which will be punished by very severe and heavy punishment.
You have to only ask him to stop beating her and if you can become a block on the way of her getting hit then do it. But you have no right to hit your father back.
As for Kaffarah there's nothing mentioned in this regard. Just try to ask him for forgiveness in a polite manner so that he forgives you and try to make him happy. This way we hope that he changes his attitude towards your mother too.

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Sawm (Fasting) . Kaffara

Do I have to redo all the fasts I made for my Kaffarahs, for breaking oaths, if they were not done consecutively?

The Kaffara if breaking oath is feeding or clothing ten poor believers but if you can not afford it, then fasting three days.

Wassalam.

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Oath . Kaffara . Repentance (Tawbah)

What is the required Kaffarah for repeatedly breaking a promise and oath made to Allah and Ahlebait A.S without giving any Kaffarah, and what should be done for seeking forgiveness?

Breaking the promise or oath done to Allah (SWT) is a major sin which can lead to Hellfire if not been forgiven. Kaffara is must on every broken promise or broken oath which is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them. If unable to feed or clothe them, then fasting three days as Kaffara.

It is important to remember that not fulfilling a promise or oath has dangerous result in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

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Poor . Believers . Food . Kaffara . Oath

I live in a non-Muslim country where it is hard to find poor believers to feed. There are Islamic food banks, but they only accept cash. Can I pay them in cash to fulfil my Kaffara for a broken oath?

Feeding Kaffara must be given as food to poor believer and not cash. If you don't have access to ooor believers where you live, you can send the Kaffara to other places where poor believers can be fed.

Food banks usually give food to public with out the condition of faith, that is why, it is not allowed to give Kaffara to them, but you can give them general charity or donation for feeding general public.

Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Oath . Food . Sadaqa (Charity)

Can the Kaffara of a broken oath be given to food banks or must it be given to the indigent person directly? Also, must it be paid in food or can we pay an Islamic charity in cash if they will use it for food?

Kaffara of breaking an with is feeding ten poor believers or clothing them. Feeding must be given in food not cash, to poor believers. It can not be given to food banks who give everyone from every faith. You can give the amount to any trusted Muslim charity or person who buys and distributes food for poor believers only.

Wassalam.

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Hajj . Makkah . Kaffara . Muzdalifah

When I went for Hajj, I found a pebble of Muzdalefah left in my purse just a few hours before leaving from Makkah, and I left it in the hotel in Makkah. Is there any Kaffara I must pay for not taking it back to Mina?

No Kaffara is required in such case because Makkah is part of the Haram area and leaving the pebbles in Makkah is enough and you don’t need to take it to Muna.

‘Wassalam.

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Kaffara . Masturbation . Sawm (Fasting) . Sexual

Is Kaffara still obligatory on a man who was masturbating while fasting, and while not intending to reach ejaculation, did accidentally trigger climax which led to ejaculation and caused his fast to be broken?

If he knows that his masturbating can lead him to ejaculation by accident, his act of masturbation is a sinful act and he has to pay Kaffara along with Qadha of the fast if that day.

If ejaculation happens completely unintentionally then no Kaffara.

Wassalam.

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Hajj . Kaffara . Hair

What is the Kaffara if someone unintentionally cuts a few hairs of another person before performing their own Halaq/Taqseer during Hajj?

It is a precaution to slaughter a sheep or a goat and distribute it among poor believers.

'Wassalam.